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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The benefit is improved performance and a better user experience. The Chromium-based components of Steam (like the store) are slow in part because of that.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Perhaps, but all of these things must be measured in the benefit to business. Does the performance between a 32-bit or 64-bit versions translate to a difference in sales? Are there user complaints sufficient that there is lost satisfaction to competitors large enough to offset the development and support burden from the investment in a 64 bit client? My guess is that the answer is "no" or Valve would have made this change already. These are the way businesses make these decisions.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

He didn't answer your first question. I get the feeling you're right and he's the author.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yep, never tried to hide that.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

Yes you did, by not answering. You're being very obtuse.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

Aside from this post I have never in my life heard one single person complain about 32vs64bit. It's the most silly thing for him to be upset about.